Three italian mountaineers are blocked at 4000 m. since Monday after the climb of the engaging Goulotte Gabarroux-Marsigny on the South side of Dome de Neige des Ecrins, French Alps. The severe bad weather is hugely interfering with the rescue-operations.

It sounds like the prognosis may not be positive and the rescue operations have been called off due to poor weather/avalanche conditions. Thoughts and prayers to the families and friends of those on the mountain. May the rescue workers be brave and strong yet prudent.